Can Cypress be used for API testing?

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Can Cypress be used for API testing?

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The short answer is yes, but it’s not easy. Cypress can be used to test APIs, but it’s not intended for that use case. There are several reasons why you might want to test an API with Cypress:

  • You’re trying to confirm that a given endpoint does what you expect it to

  • You’re trying to ensure your code behaves correctly when making requests over different networks (e.g., 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi)

  • You’re trying to ensure your code behaves correctly on different devices (e.g., mobile vs desktop)